In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Wade Jackson! Wade is a high‑performance coach and founder of the Covert Theatre in Ponsonby, Auckland, which he operates as a charitable trust. With over 30 years of experience in improvised comedy, Wade has built a career that bridges performance art and corporate development.
The conversation explores Wade’s journey from being a “consciously poor” actor‑comedian to creating corporate training programmes that teach leadership and teamwork through improv techniques. He shares how skills such as ego sacrifice, creativity, and resilience translate directly into business success. Wade also discusses creating the Job Challenge programme, which was endorsed by Stephen Covey and licensed globally, including to the Singapore military.
Key themes include the Covert Theatre’s survival through the pandemic, the therapeutic benefits of improv for autistic teens, and Wade’s philosophy of “enough” — prioritising purpose and charitable reinvestment over personal wealth accumulation. The episode also touches on martial arts training, maintaining beginner’s mind, and living in the present moment as a path to both personal and professional growth.
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